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Photoelectrocatalytic Reduction of CO 2 into C1 Products by Using Modified‐Semiconductor‐Based Catalyst Systems
Author(s) -
Dey Aniruddha,
Maiti Debabrata,
Lahiri Goutam Kumar
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
asian journal of organic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.846
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 2193-5815
pISSN - 2193-5807
DOI - 10.1002/ajoc.201700351
Subject(s) - chemistry , semiconductor , nanotechnology , catalysis , raw material , precious metal , reduction (mathematics) , metal , organic chemistry , materials science , optoelectronics , geometry , mathematics
Recent developments in the photoelectrochemical (PEC) reduction of CO 2 have helped to harness its potential as a versatile feedstock for the generation of alternative fuels. In this regard, the emergence of hybrid semiconductor‐based photocathodes in conjunction with metal cocatalysts, metal fabrications, and other photoanodes are noteworthy, owing to their efficient catalytic conversions and appreciable selectivities. Since its discovery in 1978, a series of reports have aided the production of CO, HCOOH, MeOH, and CH 4 through the reduction of CO 2 by using hybrid semiconductor‐based systems. This Focus Review highlights some of the major developments from the past few years with the aim of fostering further scientific perception of the true potential of this research area and encouraging future research investigations.